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STUDIO POLICIES

Studio Calendar & Enrollment

  • The studio calendar year runs from September through June. 
  • All communication is sent via email, please keep your address current. 
  • The school year will consist of 36 weeks of classes held over a nine-month period. 
  • A student may join at any time from September through January, if there is space available. Students planning to participate in the annual recital must be in class by November.
  • The studio will be closed for major holidays & school vacations - please see our Yearly Calendar page.

 

Refunds & Credits

  • Registration Fees are non-refundable.
  • Your registration is for 18-week semesters at a time; we do not allow month-to-month enrollment.
  • Credit will not be given for missed classes due to illness, snow days or personal commitments. You are welcome to make-up up to 3 classes missed during the first semester.
  • TA-DAH! Studio of Dance reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient registration (at least 3 students are required to run a class). A refund will be issued.

  • BABY BALLET ONLY: Baby Ballet classes run in 6-week sessions. Tuition is due on the first class of each session. Tuition refunds will not be given for Baby Ballet classes. 

 

Payments & Balances

  • Payments may be made online or at the office.
  • When making a payment by check, please include your dancer's first and last names in the memo of your check, so we may credit the proper account.
  • Returned check fee is $25.00.
  • Monthly tuition is divided into nine (9) equal monthly payments, regardless of how many weeks are in the month. Payment is due on the first day of each month. A late fee will automatically be applied to any unpaid tuition balance on the seventh day of the month. 
  • Refunds, with the exception of the attended classes, will be given up to the third week of the semester. Parents must notify the office of withdrawal; non-attendance does not constitute notification of withdrawal. 
  • BABY BALLET ONLY: Baby Ballet classes run in 6-week sessions. Tuition is due on the first class of each session. Tuition refunds will not be given for Baby Ballet classes. 
  • After monthly tuition is posted, you will receive an email statement. You may check your account online at any time.
  • If you would like a printed statement of your account at any time, you may request one.
  • OVERDUE BALANCES ONLY: A statement will be mailed and/or emailed for the amount due with late charges assessed.
  • Any student with an overdue balance of more than 60 days will not be allowed into class until payment in full is received or payment arrangements have been made.
  • If, for any reason, you decide to discontinue your classes (after the 3-week grace period), you are obligated to pay for the balance of the school year. You will be held responsible for any other non-refundable balances due (costumes, tights, etc.). 
  • Student performance costumes will not be sent home if a balance remains on your account. All balances must be paid beforehand.

 

Weather & Sick Cancellations

  • We will hold classes except under dangerous driving conditions. Please use your discretion when commuting to the studio. You can call email the office (tadahdance@gmail.com) if you are not sure.
  • Studio closings will be emailed to the impacted classes and when possible, posted to our social media pages (Instagram and Facebook).
  • If TA-DAH! cancels a class, students will be responsible for arranging their own make-up classes at a time that is convenient for them. No credit will be given for snow cancellations; however, students are always welcome to attend make-up classes for any missed classes.

 

Missed Classes

  • Students may make up any class missed in any age-appropriate class of their choice. Please contact the office to schedule your make-up classes. Make-up classes may be limited during the spring months due to recital preparations.
  • Credit will not be given for missed classes due to illness, snow days or personal vacations, etc. 

 

Recital

  • Our annual recital is typically held in early June. Our performance takes place at the Groton-Dunstable Performing Arts Center in Groton, MA.  Please check the Recital Info page for updated information. 
  • Participation is optional, however we do encourage all students to take advantage of this exciting performance opportunity!
  • Recital Agreements will be sent out in November/December. Once signed and returned, you cannot change your mind. 
  • Costume deposits will be charged in November/December. Costume balances will be posted in the spring. Your deposit is your agreement to pay any balance due in the spring.
  • All recital participants will be charged a Recital Package fee that covers the cost of dress rehearsal, recital photos, a digital copy of the show, and a recital t-shirt. This fee is due in the spring.

 

Lobby

  • Food is not allowed in the lobby. Only water is allowed in the lobby and classrooms. 
  • A student area is provided for dance bags, coats and shoes to be put away neatly. Street shoes are not allowed in classrooms.
  • A Parents Only area is provided at the end of the waiting area. Students should not leave their belongings there. 
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